Page 22 of Best Senior Care in Washington State

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 635 senior care communities in WA using WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior care in WA
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Info below is compiled from the WA Dept. of Social & Health Services (DSHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. SC (Senior Care):
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Inspection events categorized as complaint-related by the state regulator.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
Mountain Glen Retirement Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mount Vernon
83Yes 89 - 71.1% 121756.3
Cogir of Vancouver
SC
AL
IL
MC
Vancouver (Orchards)
90Yes 44 Studio / Cottage / 1 Bed 62.2% 156442.9
Brookdale Silver Lake
SC
MC
Everett (Silver Lake)
60Yes 54 Private Suite / Companion Suite 78.3% 82759.4
Avista Senior Living Spokane
SC
AL
MC
Spokane (Northwest Spokane)
49Yes 13 Studio / 1 Bed 71.4% 52214.2
Apple Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Residence
SC
AL
RC
Omak
60Yes 70 - 83.3% 106191.9
Hearthstone Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
Ellensburg
69Yes 92 - 71.0% 53163.2
Heritage Heights at Lake Chelan
SC
AL
MC
PC
RC
Chelan
32Yes 78 - 100.0% 103404.0
Aljoya Mercer Island
SC
AL
IL
MC
Mercer Island
40Yes 81 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 65.0% 7-385.4
Brookdale West Seattle
SC
AL
IL
Sw Seattle (Fairmount Park)
60Yes 87 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 55.0% 7-588.3
Merrill Gardens at Kirkland
SC
AL
IL
S Kirkland (Moss Bay)
40Yes 92 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed 62.5% 8-465.8
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Overview of Mountain Glen Retirement Community

Mountain Glen Retirement Community offers nursing home, assisted living, independent living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Mount Vernon, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care provides short stays, which can suit a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. With several care levels in one community, Mountain Glen Retirement Community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care settings without leaving the community. The community has 83 beds.

Restaurant-style dining is available in an array of dining venues, and salon and barber services give residents access to personal grooming within the community. Rehabilitation services are available, while scheduled transportation supports local appointments and trips. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community.

A Walk Score of 89 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot. Shops, a pharmacy, or cafes may be within a short walk, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

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Overview of Cogir of Vancouver

Cogir of Vancouver offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Vancouver, WA. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With several care levels on one campus, the community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time.

The community has 90 beds, with studios, cottages, and one bedroom residences. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover, and rehabilitation services and short term rehab support temporary recovery needs. Medicaid is accepted, giving families a payment option when a resident qualifies and personal savings may not cover the full stay.

Pets are allowed, so a resident may keep a pet while living there. A salon and barbershop, wellness programs, fitness classes, restaurant style dining, a courtyard, and walking paths provide options for personal care, exercise, meals, and time outdoors. Scheduled transportation is available for rides arranged through the community, and Debbie Woolery is the director. The area has a Walk Score of 44 and is dependent on cars, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

$5,200/Month Info Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

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Overview of Brookdale Silver Lake

Brookdale Silver Lake is an exclusive senior living community located in the coastal town of Everett, Washington, near scenic Silver Lake and a short drive from Puget Sound. The community offers specialized Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a convenient location, with landscaped grounds featuring an enclosed courtyard, walking paths, and pergola-shaped gardens, as well as raised garden beds where residents can tend to their favorite plants and flowers. The staff is available 24/7 to ensure the safety and well-being of the community.

Brookdale Silver Lake’s memory care program helps residents find a sense of belonging and purpose while preserving their individuality. The community provides consistent care partners whenever possible to encourage familiarity and relationship-rich care, whether through the Clare Bridge program for mid to late stages of dementia or the Solace program for the advanced stages. Residents are given a wide range of engaging indoor and outdoor activities, from creative pursuits and hobby exploration to fitness classes and social gatherings, all designed to help them live their best lives. Mealtimes are also tailored to the memory care community, with routine schedules, customized place settings, and hand-held options as needed.

Starting Price $12,640/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Avista Senior Living Spokane

Avista Senior Living Spokane offers assisted living and memory care in Spokane, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

The community has 49 beds, creating a smaller setting where residents and staff can get to know one another. Studio and one bedroom apartments offer a choice between a single private space and a separate bedroom with a living area. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation supports a time limited recovery.

Medicaid is accepted, giving families an option for paying for eligible care when personal savings may not cover a longer stay. Activities include bingo, happy hour, arts and crafts, and local outings, with transportation available for those outings. A courtyard with covered patios provides outdoor space. The on site hair salon and barbershop provide grooming services, pets are allowed, and special diets are available.

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Overview of Apple Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Residence

Apple Springs Retirement and Assisted Living Residence provides assisted living and respite care in Omak, WA. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Respite care provides a short-term stay for someone who needs care while a usual caregiver travels or recovers, so the community may be a good fit for families seeking temporary support.

The community has 60 beds. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to bring a pet when moving in. Private bathrooms and kitchenettes are available, while restaurant-style dining provides meals in a setting designed for shared dining rather than in-room preparation.

Residents can use the on-site beauty salon, landscaped outdoor spaces and library, and take part in programs focused on wellness, physical activity, social connections, spirituality, brain power and culinary activities. Rehabilitation services and transportation are also available. A Walk Score of 70 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Starting Price $4,150/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Hearthstone Senior Living

802 East Mountain View Ave, Ellensburg, WA 98926
Overview of Hearthstone Senior Living

Hearthstone Senior Living offers assisted living and independent living in Ellensburg, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident maintains a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, and the two care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time.

The community has 69 beds. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 92 out of 100 places the area in a walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

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Overview of Heritage Heights at Lake Chelan

Heritage Heights at Lake Chelan provides assisted living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Chelan, WA. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to maintain a private living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while palliative care provides support focused on the end of life. Respite care is a short-term stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The community has 32 beds, making it a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Communal dining gives residents the opportunity to eat with others, with fresh fruits, vegetables, and special dietary choices included among the meal options. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet while living in the community. A Walk Score of 78 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently.

Starting Price $3,600/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Aljoya Mercer Island

Aljoya Mercer Island offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Mercer Island, WA. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment; Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time. The resident can move between care levels without leaving the community or starting over socially.

The community has 40 beds, creating a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Housing includes studios, one-bedroom apartments, and two-bedroom apartments, with the two-bedroom layout also suiting a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion.

A Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

 

Starting Price $5,495/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Brookdale West Seattle

Brookdale West Seattle in Seattle, WA, works at two levels, assisted living and independent living. Assisted living means staff at hand for dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living comes with the community’s services and none of the daily care, and a resident whose needs grow crosses from one to the other without leaving.

Units come as studios, one bedroom, and two bedroom. A studio is one private space for one person, and a two bedroom works for a couple moving in together or for anyone who wants a companion. Respite care is here too, for the short stay a family caregiver books around travel or a recovery.

There are 60 beds, and independent living starts at $4,450 a month while assisted living starts at $3,995. Medicaid is accepted, and an eligible resident can put that benefit toward the cost.

Dining is restaurant-style, with seasonal menu options that change each day. A fitness center, a salon, and arts and crafts are on the amenity list, and pets are allowed. Very walkable covers the 87 this address scores, and most errands go on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

$3,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Merrill Gardens at Kirkland

Situated near the bustling but cozy downtown area of Kirkland, WA, Merrill Gardens at Kirkland is an excellent senior living community offering independent living and assisted living. Featuring 115 studio, one, and two bedroom apartments, the community offers a secure and comfortable residence with access to concierge services, weekly housekeeping, and on-site maintenance. Residents are also guaranteed peace of mind with 24-assistance from a dedicated team.

Fostering an active and vibrant lifestyle, the community conducts an array of enriching activities overseen by their passionate Active Living Program Director. Their diverse wellness programs and convenient services, including scheduled transportation, and restaurant-style dining, ensures residents’ overall well-being. Amenities include a well-curated library, movie theater, wine bar, salon, cozy living areas, courtyard, and piano for musical enjoyment.

Starting Price $3,995/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Senior Care in Washington State at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 50/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Washington State. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 77The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Washington State. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90